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StepChange: Debt advice reviews

4.95
Based on 16,825 reviews, last reviewed 20th May 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Very profesional your people dont judge Very profesional your people dont judge Reviewed on: 20th May 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

2

Wouldn't recommend The customer service team I find to be very slow in responding, and I have sometimes had to send the same information a few times as they have clearly... Read more Reviewed on: 9th May 2026
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About this product

StepChange offer free and impartial advice to people who want to be free of debt.

The StepChange team will take time to understand your situation and then give you tailored advice based on your circumstances. StepChange can support you through a wide range of debt solutions including debt management plans and IVAs.

StepChange debt advice reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used StepChange before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

StepChange Debt advice reviews (16825)

Review of the StepChange, Debt advice:

Steps to mindful financial management

4
Step Change provided informative and easily accessible financial management support, at a time when I felt overwhelmed by debt and without any other alternative repayment options. Reviewed on: 9th June 2025

Amazing service

5
Such a great service that helps you see through the murky waters of debt Reviewed on: 28th July 2022

Amazing support for clients

5
I was struggling with debts and was wondering what to do , fortunately found step change and it’s amazing support which has helped me tremendously Reviewed on: 28th July 2022

Stepchange has given me control and and helped me learn budgeting tools along the way

5
I found Stepchange in 2018. Following a mental health crisis, and subsequent job loss my finances were spiralling out of control and I didn’t know which way to turn. Every time the phone rang or a letter came though the door I felt sick with worry dreading what was coming next. An ex-colleague found me in floods of tears and recommended Stepchange. I was terrified making the first call but need not have worried, I was greeted with a calm, friendly, reassuring voice and given advice on immediate remedial steps to take. The excellent support continued from there, within just a few weeks my DMP was set up and my creditors stopped chasing me for payments - the relief I felt was unexplainable, I could finally breathe and stop the constant worrying about money. As time went on and I felt stronger I was able to challenge payday loan companies for unaffordable lending. Some small wins allowed those debts to be cleared quicker. I started with over £14k in debt and a monthly payment of £88, in time I secured employment and I have been able to regularly review my budget and increase my payment to remain affordable. I now have approx 2.5k left to pay back and a debt free date of March-23 firmly in sight. Without the help and support from Stepchange this would not have been possible. I am so grateful and this is why I am putting them forward for my vote. Reviewed on: 28th July 2022

The best company in UK.

5
Very friendly and very helpful. I'm very happy to work with this company Reviewed on: 28th July 2022

Step Change turned my despair to hope

5
Like many others before me, despite a lifetime of financial prudence, a couple of years ago I found myself deep in debt. So easy to access new credit, I was rapidly increasing my debts. Citizen Advice recommended I approach Step Change, and after a thorough review with me they proposed a plan, which we negotiated to make it work for me. They put these proposals to my creditors, who agreed, and it is working. Slowly we are reducing the debt, and I can still live a good life. All thanks to Step Change. Reviewed on: 28th July 2022

Amazing !!!

5
Stepchange has changed my life around. I was severely depressed with my debt. I was advised to call them and I havnt looked back since. Fabulous people and Fabulous service . Always lovely on the end of the phone. What can I say, simply great Reviewed on: 28th July 2022

They sorted out our debts and put them into a single affordable monthly payment.

5
Very helpful and friendly service. Always on the customers side and ready with lots of options to sort out any problems. Reviewed on: 28th July 2022

Gave me hope.

5
Fantastic counsellors who helped me find my feet and gave me hope Reviewed on: 28th July 2022

Stopped me losing my mind

5
Id tried to manage my debt but the anxiety continued to rise. I was unable to switch to no interest credit cards and so paying a lot of interest. Each month I felt dragged down further into the black mud, my mental health was suffering. I contacted Stepchange and found the non judgement and practical assistance to set up a debt management plan unbelievable. The reduction in pressure for the companies to agree to an arrangement I feel saved my life. I have upheld the arrangement religiously, sometimes its difficult but I know there is light at the end of the tunnel. I also know that again without judgement I can contact Stepchange to renegotiate payments if my budget is too stretched with the increase in cost of living. Reviewed on: 28th July 2022

A lifeline when needed!

5
We had been let down in our business by 2 companies that owed us £30,000, and when we went to sell the business, ostensibly to pay off our mortgage, we had 3 interested parties,, but it came to no avail. My wife did some research and StepChange came to our rescue. There was no 'blame naming', just friendly, helpul advice. A great company. Reviewed on: 28th July 2022